Yuji Ramen Kitchen
(Now Closed)Noodle Restaurant$$$$
East Village, New York
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Having tried both the bacon and egg mazemen and the salmon and cheese, I'd say the former is the best move for first-timers. Amazingly tasty. The egg gives it just the right consistency - not too dry.
Get the Omakase if you can. It books up fast, though. Five courses, all amazing. At the end of the meal Yuji asks which you liked best and it's seriously hard to choose. The Monkfish is a standout.
DinaApril 29, 2014A hidden treasure on 2nd level of Whole Foods. Specializing in mazemen- homemade ramen noodles minus the broth. Salmon/cheese mazemen is amazing. Daily shochu broth ramen made fresh is great as well.
The bacon and egg mazumen is like a Japanese version of a Pasta Carbonara. Except it's even more egg and bacon filled, which makes it that much more delicious.
DailyCandyJanuary 14, 2014Mazemen is the star at this eponymous shop. Top your bowl with bacon and egg or smoked salmon and Camembert for added flavor. Soup lovers won’t be disappointed in the rotating daily shoyu dish.
Amazing food. The daily shoyu is a nice break from the overly salty and fatty tonkotsu that's the rage in ramen. Flavorful clear broth built from whatever fresh bones and veggies are in season.
Nicholas DoyleDecember 13, 2013The seriously al dente flavorful noodles will show you what you're missing at lesser ramen-ya. The rotating menu will keep you in your toes. The daily Shoyu is great, but don't miss the Mazemen.
Steven YOctober 12, 2013Bacon and egg mazemen is the most flavorful; salmon and cheese is overly fishy. Portions are small tho - appetizer sized, so you might want to grab some extra food from the hot bar downstairs
Michael LernerSeptember 5, 2013After trying unsuccesfully to get a ticket for the test kitchen omakase for two months, I just learned you could come for ramen anytime. Great quick bite. Ramen is delicious!- Get the ramen tasting if you can. If you can't nab a seat for that, try a delicious mazemen - brothless ramen. The Salmon and Cheese is always fantastic.
- Brad LApril 10, 2014The uni mazumen ramen and the ankimo miso ramen are incredible and not always available. If you can get them, DO IT.
Serious EatsSeptember 13, 2013Strikingly original mazeman (brothless) ramen for lunch, plus a $65 seafood ramen omakase menu at night that sells out in a flash.
BennuworldJune 25, 2013Best ramen we've had in years! Not really traditional-style with the broth (though you can order it with broth), but the flavors are simply delectable!
kate shitspatrickAugust 20, 2013As a competitive eater, I feel like my eyes have been opened. The tasting menu is incredible...I could eat this for the rest of my life. Five squids out of five!
Kayoko MizushimaAugust 11, 2013Delicious ramen!!! Yuji ramen will be at this spot indefinite . He's also opening up a restaurant for omakase in Williamsburg (lorimer and ainslie)
Mari AbeJune 30, 2013"I didn't like ramen" & "making ramen is like making coffee" are among yuji's many memorable one-liners that will leave you speechless. The omakase is sure to stimulate mind and taste buds.
First We FeastAugust 3, 2014It's best known for its mazamen, or brothless noodles, especially the Bacon and Egg Bowl, a play on a carbonara. Read more
I am all about the bacon and egg mazumen. They take Square for payment. Hit up the snack counter for a Grady's cold brew while you're there.
nice improvements from smorgasburg. great noodle texture but portions are way too small for the price and they could use bigger bowls. get the combo for $3 more and ask for an extra napkin or two.- Nicholas TangAugust 4, 2013The food is delicious and half the size I expected for the cost. It should either be a bigger bowl or a few bucks cheaper.
Charles MJuly 7, 2013Loved it. Got the daily special, and looking forward to going back again before they're done at Whole Foods.
Jonathan BanayanJuly 24, 2013The omakase was very well done, the remaining tastings are sold out for the summer. However go anytime and order off the menu.
SusumuDecember 5, 2013The place is on the second floor in Whole Foods. They take a credit card by Square.
Greg JApril 23, 2014This is not a street-level eatery. It is inside of Whole Foods and on the second floor.
timoni westOctober 25, 2013Bacon and egg mazemen was derish but those other tips aren't kidding about the portion sizes being small. Also you have to pay for the barley tea. This is some fancy-ass pricing, folks.
Rick ValenzuelaApril 16, 2014Spicy tuna mazeman is not spicy, ask for some chili powder--they take it back from you though since the chef uses it.
pauly tAugust 2, 2013Delish! Only open until the end of August. Go now or wait until the Williamsburg location opens in a few months!
ChelseaJuly 11, 2013New York Magazine Cheap Eats issue recommends salmon-and-cheese mazemen or bacon-and-egg mazemen for $9 each.
The bacon and egg ramen is so good that you'll order two.
Bacon & egg mazemen will stun you. Deep, profound taste that had me visualizing a higher power.
HelenApril 26, 2013Portions are tiny. Cute little bowls of ramen if you're into cute > filling. Maybe you're meant to order more to get variety?- Bacon & Egg mazemen. Challenge anyonr to find a better dish in the city for $10.
Mona WuMarch 31, 2013A few a la carte selections are available during the day. Ask what the shoyu ramen of the day is.
Priya ParkerSeptember 28, 2013— Rob Patronite and Robin Raisfeld Recommended Dishes Salmon-and-cheese mazemen or bacon-and-egg mazemen, $9.
they ain't playin with those uni & monkfish liver specials. make it happen.
Cheney TsaiApril 18, 2013Omakase looked good, Noodles seemed very oily. Cheese with ramen is going to be a hit or miss for some people.
- No reason to not come here. Salmon mazeman and bacon mazeman are each superb bites for <$10. Tough - if not near impossible - to pull off in this city.
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- 11:00 AM–9:30 PM
(646) 262-1358
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